Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 21, 2026

Analysis of Organochlorine Pesticides in a Soil Sample by a Modified QuEChERS Approach Using Ammonium Formate
Published on: January 20, 2023
Estimated use of industrial chemicals in Connecticut
Tim Morse1, Jesse Wagner, Nancy Simcox
1Chemical Innovations Institute, Occupational and Environmental Health Center, MC 6210, UConn Health Center, Farmington, USA. tmorse@uchc.edu
Background:
Chemical exposures in the workplace are poorly documented and researched, yet appear to be widespread and with significant potential for impacting worker health. There are few reporting requirements for chemical usage on a national level.
Methods:
Chemical usage reports and employment data from Massachusetts were categorized by manufacturing subsector. Connecticut employment was compared to Massachusetts data, with the employment fraction used to estimate chemical usage in Connecticut.
Results:
The chemical manufacturing sector was estimated to use 620 million pounds of chemicals annually in Connecticut, and all other manufacturing sectors combined used an estimated 50 million pounds, with approximately half listed as carcinogens or reproductive hazards. Potential health effects are presented.
Conclusion:
Widespread chemicaluse underscores the need for the development and use of safer alternatives, as well as additional documentation of potential health effects. Physicians should be aware of potential chemical exposures for patients and provide preventive advice.
More Related Videos
05:47In Silico Modeling Method for Computational Aquatic Toxicology of Endocrine Disruptors: A Software-Based Approach Using QSAR Toolbox
Published on: August 28, 2019
09:04Identifying Per- and Polyfluorinated Chemical Species with a Combined Targeted and Non-Targeted-Screening High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Workflow
Published on: April 18, 2019
Related Concept Videos
Effects of Chemicals: Overview
Chemical Agents for Microbial Control
Sampling Plans
Random sampling is a method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample. It involves selecting individuals randomly, often using random number generators or lottery-type methods. For example, when analyzing the properties of a...
Portland Cement
Chemical Ionization (CI) Mass Spectrometry